At a glance
Australian International School Malaysia, known as AISM, opened in 2000 and is Malaysia's longest established Australian school. It is the only international school in the country delivering the New South Wales Australian curriculum from the early years through to the NSW Higher School Certificate, the Australian pre university qualification. The campus overlooks the South Lake at the Mines in Seri Kembangan. AISM is part of the Taylor's Schools group and describes itself as the first certified Visible Learning school in the world. You can place it among international schools in Kuala Lumpur through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | New South Wales Australian curriculum, NSW Higher School Certificate |
| Stages | Preschool to pre university (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Accreditation | Registered with the NSW Education Standards Authority; part of the Taylor's Schools group |
| Fee band | Mid to premium (see the Kuala Lumpur fees guide) |
| Campus area | The Mines, Seri Kembangan, Selangor |
Curriculum and academics
AISM teaches the New South Wales curriculum, regulated by the NSW Education Standards Authority, across primary and secondary, culminating in the Higher School Certificate in Years 11 and 12. The HSC is widely recognised by Australian universities and accepted internationally, and it is converted to an ATAR rank for university entry. The Australian model differs from the British and IB systems common elsewhere in Kuala Lumpur: assessment is continuous through senior school rather than resting on terminal examinations alone, and the breadth of subjects stays wide into the senior years. Teaching staff are predominantly Australian trained. Families choosing the Australian curriculum usually do so for mobility within the Australian system or for the continuous assessment approach. The school also reports some of the strongest Higher School Certificate outcomes achieved outside Australia, which gives senior students a credible route into competitive Australian and international university courses. Subject choice in the senior years is broad, spanning English, mathematics, the sciences, business and the humanities, so students keep options open rather than narrowing early as they would under an A Level model.
Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) fees
Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) fees sit in the mid to premium band for the city, below the most expensive British and IB schools but above the value tier. The school publishes its current schedule and any scholarship or fee support directly, and has at times offered admission and tuition concessions for HSC students, so ask the admissions office for the live position. As with other Kuala Lumpur schools, budget beyond tuition for registration, a deposit, a capital or development levy and optional bus fees. Cross check the band against our guide to international school fees in Kuala Lumpur.
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Admissions
Admission is rolling, though it is worth noting that the Australian school year runs January to December, unlike the August start at most Kuala Lumpur internationals, which can affect timing for transferring families. The school assesses applicants on prior school records and age appropriate tasks, and interviews families. Entry into the senior HSC years assumes a suitable academic record. If you are comparing the Australian route with British or IB schools nearby, our compare tool lays the curricula, fees and stages out side by side so the trade offs are clear.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in a gated setting at the Mines in Seri Kembangan, in the southern Klang Valley, a short drive from central Kuala Lumpur. It draws Australian and New Zealander families, alongside Malaysian, Korean and other international families who want the Australian pathway or value the southern suburbs. The Mines and surrounding Seri Kembangan offer family housing and amenities within easy reach of the school. For how this area compares with central and northern Kuala Lumpur for schooling, return to the Kuala Lumpur city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are AISM fees?
AISM fees sit in the mid to premium Kuala Lumpur tier, below the most expensive British and IB schools. The school publishes its current schedule and any HSC fee concessions on request, plus registration, deposit, levy and optional bus costs.
What curriculum does AISM follow?
AISM teaches the New South Wales Australian curriculum, regulated by the NSW Education Standards Authority, from the early years to the NSW Higher School Certificate, which converts to an ATAR for university entry.
Does AISM offer the IB?
No. AISM delivers the Australian curriculum and the NSW Higher School Certificate, not the International Baccalaureate. It is Malaysia's longest established Australian school.
When does the AISM school year start?
The Australian school year at AISM runs from January to December, which differs from the August start used by most Kuala Lumpur international schools. Plan transfer timing accordingly.
Where is AISM located?
AISM is at the Mines in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, in the southern Klang Valley, overlooking the South Lake and a short drive from central Kuala Lumpur.
